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1) Uhm, its digital? Well, its NOT HD which is what some people keep implying.
2) Never? Is this a trick question or in concert with #3. The point is that analog broadcast will stop whenever this goes into effect. This will have ZERO practical impact on cable or satellite users, another point that people misrepresent.
3) see #2
4) See #2. It depends. If you have cable or satellite which represents 86%+ of the population, it means practically nothing.
5) don't know.

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LOL, I think I know the point of the questions is what I was getting at. DTV will go into effect in 2009 I THINK, whatever the bill says. However, the point is 1) DTV has NOTHING to do with HDTV. DTV need not be 16:9 nor high def. Also this all impacts broadcast television only so it has no direct impact whatsoever on 86% of the population with cable or sat. That's all I'm sayin'

What is digital television and how does it differ from current (analog) TV technology?
A digital broadcast specification mandated by the FCC to free up some RF frequency range currently allotted to analog broadcasts.

When will digital television become the official standard in the United States?
[lawyer speak]Technically, ATSC is the official standard of digital TV broadcasts, so you could say it's already the standard[/lawyer speak]

When will analog television broadcasts be stopped in the United States?
Depends on who you ask. It has been pushed back a half a dozen times (originally it was supposed to happen in 1997 or something, currently the deadline is set for Feb. 18, 2009)

What does the impending switchover mean for consumers?
For those consumers who receive their television via antenna, a digital receiver box is going to be necessary to continue to receive it, unless they have a digital TV capable of receiving the digital signals.

What is the state of digital television in other countries?
I have no idea.

1) Uhm, its digital? Well, its NOT HD which is what some people keep implying.
2) Never? Is this a trick question or in concert with #3. The point is that analog broadcast will stop whenever this goes into effect. This will have ZERO practical impact on cable or satellite users, another point that people misrepresent.
3) see #2
4) See #2. It depends. If you have cable or satellite which represents 86%+ of the population, it means practically nothing.
5) don't know.

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LarryB said:

I think CJ is planning to enter politics.

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Translated into political answers:

1. Digital television represents a revolutionary technology that will bring the best broadcast picture and sound to all Americans.
2. We must make sure that before we commit ourselves to unrealistic and dangerous deadlines that we set goals that are inclusive for all Americans, rich and poor.
3. Again, we cannot at this time commit to any deadlines which would have the effect of disenfranchising any American from their Constitutionally protected right to quality entertainment.
4. Again, we cannot at this time commit to any deadlines which would have the effect of disenfranchising any American from their Constitutionally protected right to quality entertainment.
5. American must be a leader in the implementation of digital television. Comparing our current state to that of citizens in foriegn states does not do justice to those who would be otherwise disenfranchised by any so-called or otherwise unfair comparisons.